Ultrasonic Teeth Cleaning Machine: Principles, Operation, and Maintenance

Working principle of ultrasonic dental cleaner

Ultrasonic dental cleaner is a commonly used dental cleaning machine, which uses the mechanical, thermal, and chemical effects of ultrasonic waves to achieve the effects of tooth cleaning, tooth beautification, and health care. It is mainly composed of a generator, a transducer, a working head, and a foot control switch. The dental cleaner pushes the working head of the dental instrument into the oral cavity by ultrasonic waves, loosening dental plaque, tartar, and dental calculus, and crushes the dirt on the surface of the teeth. At the same time, water is used for flushing to remove dental calculus during the dental cleaning process.

Operating procedures for ultrasonic dental cleaner

When using the ultrasonic dental cleaner, first connect the water inlet pipe to the water source, and then connect the foot control switch. Screw the working blade onto the transducer handle and connect the power supply. After stepping on the foot control switch, adjust the water flow rate, knobs, and power output knob until the working blade starts to vibrate and spray water as a mist.

Maintenance and maintenance of ultrasonic dental cleaner

When using the ultrasonic dental cleaner, attention should be paid to the following maintenance and maintenance points:

  1. The installation of the working blade should be firm, and the output power should not be too high.
  2. When the work head does not spray water, do not operate it to avoid injury to patients and work tools.
  3. Check if the transducer handle wire is broken and minimize the number of insertions to protect the seal from water leakage.
  4. Do not apply excessive pressure to the work head during treatment, and place the transducer handle on the rack after work is finished.
  5. Patients with pacemakers should use caution.
  6. When the ultrasonic scaler is not used for a long time, it should be charged regularly to remove moisture.

Applications of ultrasonic scaler

Ultrasonic scaler is widely used in dental cleaning, it has the effect of removing plaque, tartar, tea stains, and other dirt on the surface of teeth, making the teeth white, and effectively preventing bad breath, bleeding gums, periodontal disease, and dental caries. In addition, the ultrasonic scaler can also be used for root canal irrigation.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ultrasonic Scaler

Here are some frequently asked questions related to the ultrasonic scaler:

Why does the ultrasonic scaler need to use warm water?

The ultrasonic dental cleaning machine will stimulate the dental nerve and gums, causing discomfort such as tooth acid, gum bleeding, and spasms. Studies have shown that using warm water can protect the gums, provide pain relief, and make patients feel gentle and comfortable during the cleaning process, reducing discomfort.

Can the comprehensive dental treatment chair provide warm water?

The ultrasonic dental cleaning machine is an independently heated device and does not rely on other heating elements. Therefore, it can provide warm water during use to meet the needs of dental cleaning.